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Children's Festival 1997
Volunteers ages 15 and up needed to make the fourth annual event on Sept. 13 a success. Help with games, face-painting, booths, mascots etc. Optional orientation meeting Sept. 11, 4-6 p.m. Info: 214-7716.
Richmond Hospice Assoc. volunteer training
Program begins Oct. 1, for five Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. and three Saturdays, 9-4 p.m. Info: 279-7140.
Richmond Nature Park volunteer training
School program volunteer opportunities for ages 18 and up, beginning Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m. at 11851 Westminster Hwy. Three hours per week commitment. Info: 273-7015.
Barbershop singers
Looking for a few good men. Call Mel Dixon at 214-0539.
Japanese Canadian National Museum & Archives Society
Seeking volunteers, especially a Steveston resident, to join the board of directors. Evening board meetings held each month in Vancouver. Other volunteer opportunities also available. Info: Suzi Nitta Petersen at 274-5102.
New members wanted
For Vancouver/Richmond Health Board's multicultural population health advisory committee and the aboriginal population health advisory committee. Info: Melina at 682-3088.
Richmond Community Hospice Foundation
Seeking volunteers to join the board of directors or to assist in fundraising activities. Please call or fax a letter of interest to 279-7140.
Richmond Babysitting Exchange
Babysit for each other on a point system, instead of money, weekdays and/or evenings. Richmond divided into small areas of approximately 15-20 families per area. Moms and children get together for daytime play groups; meetings and socials some evenings. Info: Richmond Women's Resource Centre, 279-7060.
Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society
Looking for new applicants for its horseback riding program for children with disabilities. Program operates Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings in Richmond. Fall session runs Sept. 15 - Nov. 20. Call 817-9631.
Treasure Cottage Thrift Store
Proceeds from the sales of donated items at Steveston store will go to the SOS Children's Village of B.C. which is building homes to provide a secure and loving environment to children who have lost their parents. Clean clothing, household items, toys, books or sporting goods can be dropped off at 3800 Moncton St. (back lane behind the Net Shed Cafe). Info: 274-8866 or 599-0887.
SOS Children's Village
Public presentations on its history and progress available, included is the video "Giving Children a Chance -the SOS Family Solution" outlining the features and objectives of providing a family environment for children in need of a home. Info: Lois Bouchard at 275-3309 or geraldine Warnke at 271-6279.
Youth housing needed
Landlords and other interested responsible adults who have accommodations that are safe and affordable may advertise free of charge on the Youth Bulletin Board located at 120-5760 Minoru Blvd. Ministry of Children and Families Info/to register: Diana at 660-2322.
New clothing and shoes needed
For children and teens for next shipment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Will issue receipts for income tax purposes based on Fair Market value of materials. For pick-up phone 275-7806 or 277-2175. Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, 6311 Francis Rd.
Richmond Food Bank
Food donations are accepted at the food bank at Steveston Industrial Park, 135 - 12417 No. 2 Rd. weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tax receipts issued for cash donations.
Workshop ideas?
West Richmond community centre is looking for ideas for some new programs and workshops for all ages. Call 277-9812 or fax them at 277-9877.
Volunteer Visitors
Needed to help local seniors. Sponsored by Richmond Connections and the continuing care division of the Richmond health department, this service is looking for more helpers. Contact Volunteers for Seniors at 279-7030 at the Caring Place.
Canadian Diabetes Association
Pick-up of reusable clothing and small household items. Call 732-1125.
Richmond Marine Rescue Society
Looking for the public's support to help purchase a fast response vessel and keep its volunteer training program intact. Members will be canvassing throughout Richmond, with the goal of helping save lives on the water. More information is available by calling Jim Toogood at 275-6710.
The Richmond Anti-Poverty Society
Looking for volunteers with carpentry skills to help patch a leaky roof. Contact Roberta Price at 303-0514 or Mirta Carcamo at 241-7607.
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